generation of gainful employment for the unemployed and the under-employed men and women in rural area

generation of employment for the able bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural reason

lying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj institution in the country

guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person equality before law and equal protection without discrimination.

Match List-I (Local Bodies) with List-II (States as in 1999) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

1 2 3 4

2 1 3 4

4 3 2 1

4 3 1 2

If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within :

one month

three month

six month

one year

The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institution in the country, provides for which of the following :

1. Constitution of District Planning Committees2. State Election Commission to conduct all Panchayat elections3. Establishment of State Finance Commission

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha ?

1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas. 2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce. 3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting lincence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas. Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

The first finance commission was constituted in :

1950

1951

1952

1954

Which agency acts as coordinator between Union Government, Planning Commission and State Governments?